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April 30, 1871 ~ Louise Dilworth Beatty, commonly known as operatic contralto, concert singer Louise Homer, born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA ~ Enjoyed an international career singing in vaudeville, concert halls and opera, especially from the 1910s onwards. Married to composer Sidney Homer from 1895 until her death. Closely associated with the Metropolitan Opera. Has also worked with the Royal Opera House, the Boston Opera Company, the Chicago Civic Opera, and the San Francisco Opera ~ Beatty passed away in 1947